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[[Free speech]] in countries that are considered to be 'enlightened' is generally non-existent. This is a more general article detailing things not covered in the [[internet censorship]] page. | [[Free speech]] in countries that are considered to be 'enlightened' is generally non-existent. This is a more general article detailing things not covered in the [[internet censorship]] page. | ||
Revision as of 19:10, 11 October 2012
In general, you do not have the right to not be offended - internet passim
I disapprove of what you say, but I will defend to the death your right to say it" - Evelyn Beatrice Hall as an illustration of Voltaire's beliefs[1]
Free speech in countries that are considered to be 'enlightened' is generally non-existent. This is a more general article detailing things not covered in the internet censorship page.
United Kingdom
Barry Thew - Wearing a T-shirt - 18 Sep 2012
A man from Greater Manchester who wore a T-shirt daubed with offensive comments about the killing of two police officers has been jailed.
Barry Thew, 39, was arrested wearing the top with the words "one less pig perfect justice" hours after the deaths of PCs Fiona Bone and Nicola Hughes.
He admitted a public order offence and was jailed for four months at Minshull Street Crown Court in Manchester.[2]
Of course, the following probably has nothing to do with it:
Stuart Duke, defending, said Thew had been an in-patient at a mental health unit and was still in prescription of anti-psychotic medicine, but Judge Lakin said his mental health was 'not a contributing factor'.
Mr Duke said Thew has a long-standing dispute with Greater Manchester Police over the death of his son [in police custody] three years ago and repeated 'stop and search' procedures.[3]